^Lot 927 Chinese Type 88 8mm SN: 5C7734

"Hanyang" copy of the German Commission Rifle (Gewehr 1888) with several changes. Features 29" barrel, blade front & tangent rear sights, straight wristed wood stock, wood handguard, Mannlicher type action with straight bolt handle, two position flag safety, uses en-block clips, sling swivels, steel buttplate. Missing screw from rear sight, possibly other small parts. Bore plugged with steel object, not inspected, possibly removable, possibly permanent. Metal mostly an even patina brown with some light rust. Wood is fair to good, cracked handguard, some areas with erosion or chips missing. Chinese characters on receiver ring and butt. Condition is NRA Fair *** PLUUGED BORE - CAN NOT FIRE AS-IS*** *** C&R Firearm ***